theoverniter t1_jeackeo wrote on March 30, 2023 at 3:57 PM

Reply to comment by Edgygimp in 2 Blackhawk helicopters with 101st Airborne Division crash, status of crew members unknown | CNN by 5xad0w

I grew up with an AF pilot dad and coincidentally ended up in a Navy helo squadron myself. My dad lost so many friends to helo crashes since the 70s, this one was probably the worst.

hghpandaman t1_jebfmlb wrote on March 30, 2023 at 8:06 PM

I love aviation, but you couldn't pay me to get on a helicopter. At least a plane can glide if the engine fails...

tjeepdrv2 t1_jebmbqc wrote on March 30, 2023 at 8:49 PM

A helicopter can safely land, as long as it's high enough up when the engine fails.

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hghpandaman t1_jef3nae wrote on March 31, 2023 at 3:34 PM

well shit..TIL. Still a bit uneasy about flying on them

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